Research Center Director, Neuroscience

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric healthcare seeks a dynamic Director for the Center for Neuroscience Research. This pivotal role involves leading a diverse scientific community, setting strategic priorities, and enhancing collaborations to translate groundbreaking research into real-world benefits for children. With a commitment to innovative research and education, the institute aims to transform pediatric medicine and improve health outcomes for children. Join a team dedicated to advancing understanding and treatment of childhood diseases in a supportive and impactful environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading scientific research teams.
• Strong background in pediatric medicine and neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Center for Neuroscience Research, setting strategic priorities.
• Recruit faculty and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Research Management

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

MD or equivalent

Tools

Budget Management Software

Research Collaboration Platforms

Job description

Children's National Hospital (CN)

Based in Washington, D.C., the hospital was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger. Today, it is a 323-bed acute care hospital, the only freestanding healthcare facility exclusively for children, and the only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center in the Washington, D.C.-Baltimore area. It serves as the regional referral center for pediatric emergencies, trauma, cancer, cardiac, and critical care, as well as neonatology, orthopaedic surgery, neurology, and neurosurgery. The hospital has a regional presence with 16 specialty care centers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and two ambulatory surgery centers in Maryland. The Pediatric Health Network includes 1,500 primary and specialty care physicians, along with 17 primary care offices throughout Maryland and D.C.

Children's National is ranked among the top hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25, maintaining its position on the Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year. It is tied for #1 pediatric hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region, serving patients primarily in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and attracting many out-of-area second opinions through its Global Services program.

Children's National Research Institute (CNRI)

The research institute is the academic arm of CN, with over 800 faculty and staff dedicated to improving children's health through innovative research, education, and collaboration. The Center for Neuroscience Research (CNR), part of CNRI, hosts over 50 neuroscientists focused on neurodevelopment and disorders, with partnerships across several universities and a focus on commercializing research outputs.

The institute aims to transform pediatric medicine through clinical care, training, and research programs that advance understanding, prevention, and treatment of childhood diseases.

The Director of the Center for Neuroscience Research (CNR) will lead this diverse scientific community, setting strategic priorities, recruiting faculty, managing budgets, and fostering collaborations both within and outside the organization. The role involves working with faculty across bench and clinical disciplines, enhancing partnerships, and translating research into societal benefits.